10 QUOTES WITH «DISTRACTION»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
distraction.
Social media is a giant distraction to the ultimate aim, which is honing your craft as a songwriter. There are people who are exceptional at it, however, and if you can do both things, then that's fantastic, but if you are a writer, the time is better spent on a clever lyric than a clever tweet.
I need distractions. Good distractions, not bad ones. A good distraction for me is a great play.
Will we fight or will we retreat? That is the question that is posed to us. Some of my friends on the other side of the aisle often refer to Iraq as a distraction.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
At painful times, when composition is impossible and reading is not enough, grammars and dictionaries are excellent for distraction.
It is better to make a piece of music than to perform one, better to perform one than to listen to one, better to listen to one than to misuse it as a means of distraction, entertainment, or acquisition of 'culture.'
I can't listen to music while writing - any such distraction would have dreadful consequences.
Art is the fatal net which catches these strange moments on the wing like mysterious butterflies, fleeing the innocence and distraction of common men.
If there was a distraction I'd get up and jump out the window. I was quite out of hand. In schools like that I don't think they expect that girls are going to behave in such an outrageous fashion.
Radio is such a perfect medium for the transmission of poetry, primarily because there just is the voice, there's no visual distraction.
Every role is a potential lover. I ask: Are they someone I want to wake up to in the morning and go to bed with at night? Do they question my assumptions about life? Consume me to distraction? Make my cry, then clown to make me laugh again? If I say yes, then it's all I need.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTRACTION»
Discover the use of
distraction in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
distraction and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Driven to
Distraction (Revised): Recognizing and Coping with ...
But most importantly, they focus on the positives that can come with this “disorder”—including high energy, intuitiveness, creativity, and enthusiasm. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., John J. Ratey, M.D., 2011
2
Delivered from
Distraction
If you have ADD or care about someone who does, this is the book you must read. From the Hardcover edition.
Edward M. Hallowell, M.D., John J. Ratey, M.D., 2005
3
Driver
Distraction: Theory, Effects, and Mitigation
Beneficial for a broad audience, including: Vehicle manufacturers Road transport authorities and safety agencies Traffic and transport engineers Automotive equipment manufacturers and suppliers Company safety managers Standards ...
Kristie Young, John D. Lee, Michael A. Regan, 2008
4
Distracted: the erosion of attention and the coming Dark Age
Argues that advanced technology, multitasking, and the reliance on the Internet for information and social contacts has eroded the ability of people to focus on important priorities and connect with others on a personal level.
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Distraction Osteogenesis of the Facial Skeleton
The book highlights the application of distraction osteogenesis in repositioning of teeth. The paradigm in orthognathic surgery has shifted in a way that it is now possible to perform distraction osteogenesis in an outpatient basis.
William H. Bell, César A. Guerrero, 2007
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The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of
Distraction
Americans are not reading enough, they say, or reading the right books, in the right way. In this book, Alan Jacobs argues that, contrary to the doomsayers, reading is alive and well in America.
7
Distraction: A Philosopher's Guide To Being Free
He suggests that the opposite of a life of distraction is one of genuine freedom.
8
The
Distraction Addiction: Getting the Information You Need ...
Whether it's breathing while Facebook refreshes, or finding creative ways to take a few hours away from the digital crush, this book is about the ways to tune in without tuning out.
Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, 2013
9
Dirty Politics: Deception,
Distraction, and Democracy
Now campaign analyst Kathleen Hall Jamieson provides an eye-opening look at the tactics used by political advertisers. Photos and line drawings.
Kathleen Hall Jamieson, 1993
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Driver
Distraction and Inattention: Advances in Research and ...
The situation is similar in other countries. This book adds to the accumulating evidence-base on driver distraction and inattention.
Professor John D Lee, Professor Gerald Matthews, Mr Trent W Victor, 2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTRACTION»
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distraction is used in the context of the following news items.
State of Origin: Queensland captain Cameron Smith puts Alex …
Any distraction for me wouldn't have helped our cause. Advertisement. "I don't think tonight's the right night, out of respect to the game and a ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
Photos show suspect who used distraction to rob Festus bank
Festus police said the man interrupted a conversation between an employee at Ozark Federal Saving Bank and a customer who had cash to put into a new ... «KMOV.com, Jul 15»
Romanian crook steals more than £6000 of jewellery in distraction …
He also pleaded guilty to a similar jewellery shop distraction theft, of a £795 ring, at Pandora, in Blackburn, when accompanied by an unknown ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
Hansen: All Blacks farewells turning into a distraction
It is important 2015 doesn't turn into a glorified farewell tour for All Blacks greats Richie McCaw and Dan Carter, says coach Steve Hansen. «3News NZ, Jul 15»
Anti-distraction button seeks to increase productivity online
Many of us admit to battling to stay focused whilst on the internet - according to a recent survey, 73% of employees under 35 admitted to ... «Newsweek, Jul 15»
Attempted distraction burglary prompts warning about bogus door …
police Homeowners are being warned to check the credentials of door knockers and cold callers after an attempted distraction burglary took ... «Slough Express, Jul 15»
Celebrity campaigns are a distraction from the real risks of cancer …
Susan Bewley is a trustee of HealthWatch, a charity 'for science and integrity in medicine' and contributed to Sense About Science's 'Making ... «The Conversation UK, Jul 15»
Critics say in-dash display screens raise safety concerns
But are in-car tech and distraction-free driving mutually exclusive? On the one hand, we have automakers, who give a resounding "no," with at ... «Autoblog, Jul 15»
Ugly distraction thieves caught 'due to their looks'
Two distraction burglars were caught because they are so ugly that even their dementia-suffering victims could identify them. Mark Smith, 42, and Rachel ... «Police Oracle, Jul 15»
Frank Ocean v Miguel: music's latest rivalry is another press-driven …
Their rivalry, while interesting at the start, was a distraction, at least for Aguilera, from her actual music, and it resulted in endless comparisons, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
